Your Future Attorney
How to get into Stanford Law School.
Stanford pairs a tiny, collaborative class with the gravity of Silicon Valley, and it is one of the three hardest admits in the country.
The numbers you are aiming at
Recent entering classes at Stanford Law School have typically presented LSATs the low-to-mid 170s and GPAs around 3.95. These are medians, not cutoffs, and they shift year to year, so verify the current figures on the school ABA 509 report. To see where your own numbers stand, use our admissions estimator. It sits in one of the country’s densest legal markets; see our LSAT tutoring for that area.
What makes Stanford Law distinctive
It is known for entrepreneurship, technology law, and joint degrees, with a culture that is collegial rather than cutthroat.
How to strengthen your application
Stanford rewards a clear, distinctive story, often one that connects law to innovation, policy, or impact. Show a direction, not just credentials. And because the LSAT is the most improvable part of your file, raising it is usually the fastest way to move from a reach to a target. See how to improve your score by 10 points and what counts as a good score.
Quick answers
What LSAT score do you need for Stanford Law?
Recent classes have typically presented LSATs the low-to-mid 170s. Aim at or above that to be competitive, and check the current ABA 509 report.
What GPA do you need for Stanford Law?
A typical GPA is around 3.95, though a strong LSAT can offset a lower GPA. These numbers move year to year.